Platinum’s stature growing as world’s clean air catalyst
JOHANNESBURG – This month’s launch of the world’s first fuel cell double-decker bus is the latest example of platinum helping to power the world’s new clean air revolution. Read more
Adequate ventilation flow pivotal to safety at mines
23rd November 2018 Safely operating a mine is a fundamental principle, where all procedures and code of practices should be carefully adhered to, with ventilation flow and the positioning of refuge bays and early detection and monitoring systems being carefully considered, … Continued
Motsoaledi calls on mining industry to provide healthy working environment
JOHANNESBURG – It is estimated that more than one-million former mineworkers, who are in need of medical assessments and treatments, are without access to health services, Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi told delegates at the Mine Health and Safety Summit, … Continued
Cooling systems in demand as mines expand in Africa
Multinational heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) equipment producer Johnson Controls is seeing stable demand growth for its robust cooling solutions, as mining operations in Africa expand into more remote locations and to significantly greater depths, says Johnson Controls Africabuilding efficiency GM Neil Cameron. Read More
Company promotes ecofriendly production processes
As a means of protecting the environment, nonwoven geotextile manufacturer Fibertex uses chemical-binder-free products and production processes to manufacture Fibertex geotextiles, which are made of virgin polypropylene (PP) material. Read more: miningweekly.co.za
Constant power supply crucial to mine safety
Fluctuating power supply or complete failure thereof at a mine, interrupting mining process, could result in serious consequences, emphasises power generation equipment designer and manufacturer Cummins Africa power solutions director Kenneth Gaynor. Read More: www.miningweekly.com
Union says Black Lung a crisis as system fails to detect disease
PERTH (miningweekly.com) – The CFMEU believes the Black Lung disease has reached a crisis level and is escalating, after another coal mine worker was officially diagnosed to have the disease, bringing the total number of infected persons to 15. Read … Continued
New strategy to tackle black lung after review finds ‘major system failures’
JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) –Queensland Natural Resources and Mines Minister Dr Anthony Lynham on Wednesday unveiled a three-pronged strategy to improve coal workers’ health, after a review of theCoal Mine Workers’ Health Scheme found that a health screening system to protect undergroundcoal … Continued
Former gold miners to receive more than R500m in silicosis case
JOHANNESBURG – Former gold miners and relatives of deceased former miners on Friday reached a landmark settlement, in excess of R500-million, in their long-running legal battle against mining giants Anglo American South Africa and AngloGold Ashanti. Read More: www.miningweekly.com
Secondary shaft at Lily Mine
Efforts to drill secondary outlet at Lily Mine on track – department PRETORIA – Efforts to drill a secondary shaft at Vantage Goldfields’ Lily Mine at Barberton in Mpumalanga are on track, the mineral resources department said. Mineral Resources Minister … Continued